Some people use super to mean very nice or very good.
[mainly British, informal, old-fashioned]
We had a super time.
That's a super idea.
'I think I could find you something.'—'That would be super.'
Synonyms: excellent, wonderful, marvellous, mean [slang] More Synonyms of super
2. adverb [ADVERB adjective]
Super is used before adjectives to indicate that something has a lot of a quality.
He's super excited about being a grandad.
...squads of super-fit athletes.
Super is also a prefix.
...the development of superfast computers.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Super is used before nouns to indicate that something is larger, better, or more advanced than similar things.
...super nutrients believed to have cancer-fighting properties.
...a chance to test-drive a stunning Lotus super-car.
Super is also a prefix.
...planning and refining the next generation of superweapons.
super-
(suːpəʳ-)
prefix
Super- is used to form adjectives which indicate that something is at a higher level than something else.
...a crystal with supernormal powers.
super in British English
(ˈsuːpə)
adjective
1. informal
outstanding; exceptionally fine
noun
2.
petrol with a high octane rating
3. informal
a superintendent or supervisor
4. Australian and New Zealand informal
superannuation benefits
5. Australian and New Zealand informal
superphosphate
exclamation
6. British informal
an enthusiastic expression of approval or assent
Word origin
from Latin: above
super- in British English
prefix
1.
placed above or over
superscript
2.
of greater size, extent, quality, etc
supermarket
3.
surpassing others; outstanding
superstar
4.
beyond a standard or norm; exceeding or exceedingly
supersonic
5.
indicating that a chemical compound contains a specified element in a higher proportion than usual
superoxide
Word origin
from Latin super above
super in American English1
(ˈsupər)
noun
1.
a.
supernumerary (sense 4)
b.
superintendent (sense 2)
2. Informal
a product of superior grade, extra-large size, etc.: a trade term
3. Bookbinding
a kind of starched cotton gauze used to reinforce the spine of a book
adjective
4. Informal
outstanding; exceptionally fine
5.
great, extreme, or excessive
adverb
6. Informal
very, extremely, or excessively
verb transitive
7. Bookbinding
to reinforce with super
Word origin
< super- as used in numerous E comp.
super in American English2
1.
superfine
2.
superior
super- in American English
(ˈsupər)
1.
over, above, on top of
superstructure, superscribe
2.
higher in rank or position than; superior to
superintendent
3.
a.
greater in quality, amount, or degree than; surpassing
superfine, superabundant
b.
greater or better than others of its kind
supermarket
4.
to a degree greater than normal
supersaturate
5.
extra, additional
supertax
6. Chemistry
with a large amount of (the specified substance)
superphosphate
see also bi-1, di-1, per-
Word origin
L < super, above < IE *eksuper (> Gr hyper) < *eghs (> ex-1) + *uper, over
Examples of 'super' in a sentence
super
They gave players super powers and the free reign of a city.
The Sun (2014)
They can get away with murder in the privacy of their super yachts and villas.
The Sun (2014)
This is not a limit affecting only the super rich.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They help take away hunger and add lots of nutrients and super nutrients.
The Sun (2012)
His powers of recovery showed he is super fit.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Want celebrity status for your super new product?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Super save brought tears to his eyes.
The Sun (2012)
The attention to detail on this set makes it look super expensive too.
The Sun (2011)
The global company plans to make good use of his knowledge of the super rich.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But super fit she most certainly is.
The Sun (2016)
These new super ships are floating resorts with something for all ages and interests.
The Sun (2010)
See how much you could save with my super offers below.
The Sun (2016)
Eating more colourful fruit and veg has helped pack her full of valuable super nutrients to help her body recover.
The Sun (2007)
What would your super power be?
The Sun (2012)
But the fact that he's super nice makes it hard to let him go.
Christianity Today (2000)
Central panelling makes it super slimming, to flatter beer bellies.
The Sun (2010)
Also, the former super middleweight champion has a point to prove in this area.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is unlikely his former employees will be thrilled by the sight of him taking delivery of his 100 million super yacht.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Is your dog a super slimmer?
The Sun (2011)
The super middleweight has really come on in 2010 and it looks as if he still has a few gears left to go through.
The Sun (2010)
Why we love it Good houses, super schools and friendly people.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He says: 'There are still lots of wealthy businessmen buying luxury goods like super cars.
The Sun (2008)
Rather than the super scorer we hoped for, we acquired a super size, a player devoted to filling his belly more than filling the net.
The Sun (2011)
In other languages
super
British English: super /ˈsuːpə/ ADJECTIVE
Super means very nice or good.
We had a super time.
American English: super
Arabic: مُـمْتَازٌ جِداً
Brazilian Portuguese: bacana
Chinese: 超级的
Croatian: super
Czech: skvělý
Danish: super
Dutch: super
European Spanish: súper
Finnish: erinomainen
French: super
German: super
Greek: εξαιρετικός
Italian: fantastico
Japanese: すばらしい
Korean: 최고급의
Norwegian: super
Polish: wspaniały
European Portuguese: fixe
Romanian: super
Russian: превосходный
Latin American Spanish: súper
Swedish: toppen
Thai: ดีเยี่ยม
Turkish: süper
Ukrainian: чудовий
Vietnamese: tuyệt vời
All related terms of 'super'
Super-G
a type of slalom in which the course is shorter than in a standard slalom and the obstacles are farther apart than in a giant slalom
super-ego
Your super-ego is the part of your mind which makes you aware of what is right and wrong , and which causes you to feel guilty when you have done something wrong.
Super Bowl
the main championship game of the sport , held annually in January between the champions of the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference
super-duper
extremely pleasing , impressive , etc: often used as an exclamation
super-Earth
a hypothetical planet larger than the earth but smaller than the four gas giants Jupiter , Saturn , Neptune , and Uranus , thought to be orbiting the sun beyond the Kuiper belt but nearer than the Oort cloud : its existence is suggested by two known dwarf planets in a similar orbit
super over
an additional over faced by each side when the scores are level at the end of certain limited-overs matches
super-slick
very well-executed or presented
Super Tuesday
the Tuesday , typically in March , on which party members in over 20 states vote in primary elections to select their party's presidential candidate
Super Twelve
an annual international southern hemisphere Rugby Union tournament between teams from South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand
super-committee
a committee with members from two or more organizations or political groups
super-injunction
an instruction or order issued by a court imposing restrictions on reporting , including any reference to the restriction itself
super middleweight
a boxer between a middleweight and a light heavyweight , with a maximum weight of 168 pounds (76.20 kg)
super giant slalom
a slalom race in which the course is longer and has more widely spaced gates than in a giant slalom
super royal octavo
a book size , 63⁄4 by 101⁄4 inches
super royal quarto
a book size , 101⁄4 by 13 1 ⁄ 2 inches
Weston-super-Mare
a town and resort in SW England, in North Somerset unitary authority , Somerset, on the Bristol Channel . Pop: 78 044 (2001)
supermini
A supermini is a small car which has been designed to be comfortable and easy to drive.
Chinese translation of 'super'
super
(ˈsuːpəʳ) (Brit) (inf)
adj
极(極)好的 (jí hǎo de)
(adjective)
Definition
very good or very nice
(old-fashioned)
We had a super time.
Synonyms
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
wonderful
I've always thought he was a wonderful actor.
marvellous
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
mean (slang)
She plays a mean game of tennis.
topping (British, old-fashioned)
cracking (British, informal)
crucial (old-fashioned)
outstanding
an outstanding tennis player
smashing (old-fashioned)
It was a smashing success.
superb (old-fashioned)
a superb 18-hole golf course
magnificent
She is magnificent at making you feel able to talk.
glorious
We opened the window and let in the glorious evening air.
terrific
What a terrific idea!
sensational
Her voice is sensational.
mega (slang)
sovereign (old-fashioned)
awesome (slang)
sick (slang)
def (slang)
top-notch (informal)
brill (informal)
incomparable
out of this world (informal)
The food in this place is simply out of this world.
peerless (old-fashioned)
a peerless German soprano
matchless
boffo (slang)
jim-dandy (slang)
chillin' (US, slang)
booshit (Australian, slang)
exo (Australian, slang)
sik (Australian, slang)
rad (informal)
phat (slang)
schmick (Australian, informal)
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of glorious
Definition
delightful or enjoyable
We opened the window and let in the glorious evening air.
Synonyms
delightful,
fine,
wonderful,
excellent,
heavenly (informal),
marvellous,
splendid,
gorgeous,
pleasurable,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of magnificent
Definition
superb or very fine
She is magnificent at making you feel able to talk.
Synonyms
brilliant,
fine,
excellent,
outstanding,
superb,
superior,
splendid
in the sense of marvellous
Definition
excellent or splendid
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
Synonyms
excellent,
great,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang, old-fashioned),
wonderful,
brilliant,
bad (slang),
cracking (British, informal),
amazing,
crucial (slang),
extraordinary,
remarkable,
smashing (informal, old-fashioned),
superb,
spectacular,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
astonishing,
fabulous (informal),
divine (informal),
glorious,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
breathtaking,
phenomenal,
astounding,
singular,
miraculous,
colossal,
super (informal),
wicked (informal),
def (slang),
sick (slang),
prodigious,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
brill (informal),
stupendous,
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
mRvLS,
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
Synonyms of 'super'
super
Explore 'super' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of mean
Definition
excellent or skilful
She plays a mean game of tennis.
Synonyms
excellent,
great (informal),
outstanding,
superb,
bad (informal),
fine,
masterly,
wonderful,
brilliant (British, informal),
smashing (informal),
tremendous (informal),
ace (informal),
magnificent,
neat (US, informal),
fabulous (informal),
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
formidable,
sensational (informal),
awesome (informal),
sick (slang),
skilful,
A1 (informal),
virtuoso,
super (informal),
wicked (informal),
first-rate,
bonzer (Australian, informal),
badass (US, informal),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of out of this world
The food in this place is simply out of this world.